While government-sanctioned gambling is often trumpeted as a new source of revenue, a 2013 study shows shows the staggering cost of problem gambling. This national Australian report reveals that the social and economic cost of problem gambling could total up to $2.8 billion per year.
“Stock market casino: the rising stakes of ‘gamified’ investing” | Financial Times
November 10, 2026
By Stephanie Stacey As investment sites and prediction markets merge, investors are more vulnerable than ever. Retail trading platforms like